I'm planning to get a computer from digitalstormonline.com and I want to know if it's a rip off. How much cheaper would it be if I got similar components from places like newegg.com and build it myself?

These are the specs:

Case: Digital Storm 750Si (Black Anodized Aluminum Finish)
Power Supply: 620W Corsair HX (Dual SLI Compatible) (Silent Edition)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.00GHz (1333MHz Front Side Bus) (6MB Cache)
Motherboard: nVidia 650i Core 2 Quad (nForce 650i Ultra)
Memory: 2GB DDR2 Corsair at 667MHz
Hard Drive 1: 320GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA)
Hard Drive 2: 250GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA)
Optical Drive 1: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x)
Network Card: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card: nVidia GeForce 8800GT 512MB
Sound Card: Motherboard Multi-Channel High Definition Audio
Cooling: Air Cooled Stage 1 (Certified Digital Storm Heat-sink)
Case Lighting: Blizzard Internal Lighting (Blue Edition) (Cold Cathode Tubes)
User Manual: Personalized Platinum Digital Storm Binder (Includes Paperwork/Benchmarks/CDs/Manuals)
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows XP Home (Includes Service Pack 2)
Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based)
Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty
Support: Lifetime Toll-Free Platinum Care Technical Support

all for $1568 (they build it for you)

ssh777

This system is pretty cool but it must be expensive than $1568.

Hey guys - my first post on the GS Forums... WHOOHOO!! :D

Anyway, I would just like to find out if my PC will be able to run Frontlines: Fuel of War. Here are my specs:

AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+

2GB 667Mhz DDR2 RAM

Asus GeForce 8600GT 256MB DDR3

160GB SATA HDD.

Thanks ppl! :)

greatbigmouth

Thanks Kiwi_1

And the greatbigmouth

In case that the GeForce 8600GT and GeForce 8600GTX have specifications like same, anyway they have only different GPU Clock and other speeds.

So this means that you can run that game but in a low settings.

whats the name of the card?

and for the guys last post, are u saying i cant get a new card?

xhLtmanx

You can buy a mid-ranged card like 8600GT or if you have more money you can buy an 8800GTS.

I have a stock HP because I havent the complete knowlege in the past to build my own. Anyways Im upgrading this crapy 300watt ATX PSU and getting a 550w, you guys think an XFX 8600GT would be fine for a game like AGE OF CONAN and even crysis?

AND!!! Will it be worth it to upgrade from an XFX 8500GT to and XFX 8600GT?

Marine152

Your PSU is great for 8600GT cards.

All fine but in place of that 1x250GBHDD you should buy 2x250GB HDD. ;)

[QUOTE="Bebi_vegeta"][QUOTE="FroDizzle"]

Hardware Specs:

-Asus P5B Deluxe

-Intel Core2Duo Conroe E6420 @ 3.6GHz

-2x2GB OCZ @ DDR2-900

-ATI 2900XT

-Samsung 320GB Spinmaster

-720W Enermax Infiniti

FroDizzle

Why did you put the radiator in the PC... The heat dumps back in your PC?

i have it setup where the rad blows the heat out of the bottom

In place of putting that radiator there you could use some Coolers or a Water Cooling System.

I need to buy a graphics card but I'm a newb in that area. I know a decent amount about computers but have never bought a GPU before so I in need of assistance. I have done some research but it's still quite confusing.

First off my specs:
Processor: Q6600
Ram: 3 GB
HD: 500 GB
GPU: 8400 GS (yeah i know)
Any other info I need to put?

1. Can my computer takes both ATI and NVIDIA cards? How do I know?

2. I am pretty sure it doesn't matter. But does the brand name (EVGA, PNY, XFX, BFG, etc) matter if that card is compatible with my motherboard, or is it just different companies? Like if I have an EVGA board will an XFX card work? If this does matter how do I find out what board I have?

3. Related to question 1: If my computer can use both ATI and NVIDIA, why wouldn't everyone be buying ATI's HD 3850 (for example) over the price comparable 8800GTS? The 3850's core clock and memory clock are 150 and 400 higher. So I assume their are other differences. I have heard ppl say that ATI has better AA and AF and other ppl say that NVIDIA has better. What is the important stuff I need to know?

4. Do I need to but an external power supply no matter what? I just need to know cause it's another $100 minimum for my budget.

I know this was long but any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

firefox59

You've put all your computer's specifications but you've forgot to put your MoBo details. :D

And I don't think what ATi is better for gaming. I am an ATi Radeon MobilityHD2400 user. I prefer to buy a 8600GTS or 8800GTS in place of that 3850.